My cup of (F&M) tea

Our French twinning friend Dominque came to London this week, with latest feller and one grand-daughter each. We met up in St Pancras, with himself in a wheelchair - first time via train, and excellent customer service from East Midlands train staff. It was a beautiul day, the last good day of autumn. Lunch in the Betjeman Arms, then a walk round the new area of Kings Cross (via Platfrom 9 3/4 for the girls, Harry Potter fans). The 1,080 fountain jets fascinated us all. On then to a brand new Waitrose in the old Goods Yard, a beautiful blend of old and new. Back into Fortnum & Mason's in St P for Afternoon Tea. Ooh lal la! During this I gave the girls (11 and 13) a pair of my CSM handwarmers each, which were an instant success, and amusem Clander for the grown-ups. We had jsut finished tea when John, Chi'e and Erika jioned us. As usual, Erika was the star of the party and charmed the pants off everyone in three languages. We "reapired" to the Champagne Bar on the platform for another cosy hour discussing and drinking English "champagne" - evidently they have smaller bubbles - who knew? All in all, A Grand Day Out.